GAYLORD- On the morning of Wednesday, June 19, 2023, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post investigated a road rage incident involving a firearm.
The complainant stated he was traveling on M-32 in Elmira Township when he attempted to pass a slower-moving minivan utilizing the left lane in the passing zone. The minivan also transitioned to the left lane in what the complainant believed to be an attempt to block him from passing. When the complainant passed the minivan, they “flipped off” the other driver. The minivan accelerated and the driver pointed a pistol at the complainant as he passed.
Through the trooper’s investigation, they were able to identify the driver of the
minivan as 23-year-old Timothy Shock from Clinton Township. Shock matched the description given by the complainant.
Additionally, at the time of his arrest, troopers located a pair of aviator sunglasses that were described by the complainant during the initial report of the incident.
Troopers were assisted by the
MSP Technical Support Unit and the Second District Fugitive Team in locating Shock.
Shock was arraigned in the 87-A District Court in Otsego County on October 12, 2023, for one count Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault) and one count of Reckless Driving. The bond was
set at $5,000 10% cash or surety.
His next scheduled court appearance is on Oct. 19 at 1:30p.m.
